Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Thrive Shepton are delighted to be working with our client in Frome, Somerset who are actively recruiting for Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) on a temporary to permanent basis to join the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, including conveyors, motors, control panels, and automated machinery.
Diagnose electrical faults and perform repairs in accordance with safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to engineering projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability and performance.
Maintain accurate maintenance records using the company's CMMS system.
Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Provide technical support and collaborate closely with production and operations teams.

Essential Requirements:

Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineering.
Proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with a solid understanding of PLCs, sensors, drives, and control systems.
Basic mechanical skills (e.g., bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics).
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Flexible, team-oriented, and capable of working independently under pressure.

Desirable:

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
Experience with automated systems, robotics, or packaging machinery.
Knowledge of lean maintenance or continuous improvement practices (TPM, Kaizen, 5S).

Working Hours:

8.15hour rotation shifts - 6am - 2:15pm - 2pm 10:15pm
41.25hrs per week

What you need to do next:

If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered.

Please contact the team at Thrive Shepton on (phone number removed)

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relationship to this vacancy.

If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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